Morning journal and courier., 1887-11-02
HAmmONAssErr,s PEACE DANCE

PEACE DANCE. | Many Great Chiefs Present-Long and | Short Talks-PresentatlOn of Charter -Collation and Concert at Lincoln Rink-A Notable Anniversary.
 The celebration of the first anniversary of tribe of Red Men took place last evening. At the time of opening of the regular council the spacious and elegantly furnished wigwam in the Atheneum build ing was filled with the members of the tribe and large delegations from Hartford, Meri den, Springfield, Westfeld, Norwich, New London, Ansonia, Birmingham, Seymour and Danbury. After the ceremonies of open ing had taken place and the routine business had been disposed of the ritual of the Adop- tion degree was exemplifed in most inn pressive manner by Sachem John W. Hatstat and the degree team of Hammonassett tribe.
 At ten o'clock those present headed by the American band, George Streit leader, marched by way of Center, Orange and Chapel streets to the polo rink, where collation. was served by Deibel. The tables were set in the form of the letter H and plates were laid for 600.
 The band was stationed in the forward gallery and during the progress of the meal rendered fine programme of concert music.
 After the braves had regaled themselves with bountiful supply of corn and venison, and the band had played selections from ''Erminie," the Boulanger March and sever al other choice and popular musical num- bers, cigars were lighted and the good and peaceful Indians gave themselves up to the enjoyment of the words of the speakers. Brother James D. Dewell was introduced as the toastmaster, and in responding to the in- of an hmm ble member of the order and said he felt proud to preside at @ feast where 50 many great chiefs were present.H it was 1 assem- ply of green men it would be difficult mat ter to deal with them, but as they were all of glorious scarlet hue it was proof that they were all jolly good fellows. SThe first toast was E'The Great council of the United States, and was responded to by Past Great Sachem Henry L. Hill, who in the course of his remarks read a letter of re- gret from Charles c. Conley, great chief of records of United States, and presented in his name to Great Saehem z. R. Robbins of Connecticut the charter of the Great council of Connecticut.
 "The Great Council of Connecticut" was assigned to Great Sachem z. R. Robbins, who replied to it in 8 witty manner, saying ''any man who is not glad he is here tonight is not good Red Man. This night is of inter est not only because it marks the anniversary of Hammonassett tribe, but because it marks the introduction of the order into our State. One year ago we had not one Red Man in Connecticut, while now we have over two thousand, Hammonassett leading with the largest charter membership of any secret or social organization in the State and through out the country The social standing of the order is second to none, and our record in this State is the brightest in the annals of Red Manship."
 "The Great Council of Massachusetts, was responded to by Great Prophet William J. Dinsmore of Boston, who said: "Allow me to extend our hearty good wishes to the Red Men of Connecticut, and Hammonassett brethren in particular, for the success of the order IS due to the individual efforts of it's members, and the eyes of the whole frater- nity are upon them. The rapid growth of the tribe led some to fear for it's stability but the present firm standing convinces all that Red Manship has come to stay in the city of elms."
 ''The City of Elms'-Hon. s. A. York, in replying to this toast, welcomed the visitors and said the city was willing to give them anything, even the old State House, and said they might do anything they pleased with it, yet trusting they would draw the line there. Among other things the speaker referred with pride to being member of the largest body of the order in the country.
 ''The Press"-Mr. A. P. Hitchcock of the Palladium was called upon and said. "I am glad have but five minutes allotted to me, but am not half as glad as you will be when I have finished. I am in the condition of the man who sat at the dinner table of hotel and asked for dish which he was very fond of. He was told they did not have it, and that is about what can tell you about my subject. I know but little of the press, as it is well known that those not connected with it have far greater knowledge than those who are. The man who has some scheme to push through the Common Council and who does not know an em quad from 8 six-to pica lead will write an article and insist on telling you just how to print it. The newspaper office and the Red Men have many things in common, fer both use the shooting stick and both find rules indispensable. I am proud to be Red Man, and the paper is proud to be re(a]d. The press and the Red Man are in favor of improvement, and if both put their shoulders to the wheel things will improve, even the old State House. In closing, I will give you as a sentiment: The JOURNAL AND COURIER of our advanced civilization, the Palladium of our liberties, the News of our daily doings, the Register of our aspirations, and the Union of our people"
 The other toasts and responses were:
 Hammonassett tribe, Herbert E. Benton.
 Ousamequin of Springfield, Senior Saga more A. H. Benjamin.
 Sonquassin of Hartford Senior Sagamore c. w. Barry.
 Nehantic of New London, Sachem H. A. Hull.
 Nonnewauk of Seymour, Prophet T S. Ladd and Sachem A. E. Clark.
 Letters of regret were read from Joseph Pyle, great keeper of wampum of the United States, A. H. Patton, great chief of records of Massachusetts, and William T. Litcnman, great keeper of wampum of Massachusetts.
 The committees in charge of the celebra- tion were as follows:
 Executive-Senior Sagamore A. L. Hill, D. s. Thomas, J. H. Rowland.
 Invitations and addresses-Past Sachem H. L. Hill.
 Music-W. H. Thomas.
 Finance-J. H. Rowland, w. F. Gilbert, David Steele, J. R. Waterman, J. D. Hunt, W. A. Bron- son.
 Entertainment-D. s. Thomas.
 Reception-SachemJ J. W. Hatstat Senior Saga more A. l.. Hill, Junior Sagamore Dr. W. V. Brad ley.
 The arrangements were perfect and the oc- casion was highly satisfactory to all. The mu- sic by the American band was particularly fine and was received with well merited applause.